There are 7 ways to get from Louisiana to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSY - MKE
4h 31m$600–2,483Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSY - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
5h 40m$126–566Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
21h 59m$262–579Bus
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
24h 25m$168–269Drive 1,012.2 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Milwaukeecar 1,012.2 mi
16h 36m$185–267Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane LCH - MKE
5h 41m$154–716Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSY - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
5h 3m$348–727
Louisiana to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Milwaukee is to bus which costs $160 - $270 and takes 24h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $600 - $2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisiana station to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Louisiana to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 59m.
The distance between Louisiana and Milwaukee is 917 miles. The road distance is 1018.1 miles.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 21h 59m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Louisiana to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Louisiana to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Louisiana to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $600 - $2,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 21h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 24h 25m.
What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 59m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Louisiana to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Louisiana to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisiana to Milwaukee is 1018 miles. It takes approximately 16h 36m to drive from Louisiana to Milwaukee.
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